William Leslie Morris, Sr.

December 26, 2013

William Leslie Morris, Sr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2013.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Morris Stone, and beloved daughter-in-law, Kimberley Rabren Morris.

Mr. Morris is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Dovie Cherry Morris and his four children, Donna (James) Tummler of Pensacola, William Leslie Morris, Jr. of Pensacola, Dina (Keith) Lafont of Snyder, OK, and Wayde (Anita) Morris of Pensacola; brother, Richard (Laura) Morris of San Diego, CA; 13 grandchildren, Amanda (Kevin) Calkins, Phillip Light, Christopher Light, Garrett (Lorraine) Morris, Megan Morris, Teresa (Jimmy) Gilbee, Joshua (Erin) Lafont, Danielle Diehl, Keith Lafont, Jr., Olivia Lafont, Nicholas Morris, Brittany Morris, and Logan Morris; and 13 great-grandchildren.

“Bill” was born September 12, 1931, in Irvington, New Jersey to the late William Jackson Morris and Alberta Laible Morris and moved to Pensacola as a child. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1949, after which he served in the Army. He was a veteran in the Korean War. Mr. Morris was named Post Commander for the American Legion Post 33 in Pensacola in 1957-1958. He retired from Monsanto after 27 years in the 707 lab, and in 1968 he opened Morris Lock and Safe where he worked with his son Bill, Jr. until he retired in 1995. He was also a valued auxiliary deputy with the Escambia County Sherriff’s Department for 13 years.

He was an active member and deacon at Leonard Street Church of Christ.

A memorial will be held at Leonard Street Church of Christ, located on the corner of “W” and Leonard Streets on Thursday, January 2, 2014, at 6:30.

A service at Barrancas National Cemetery will take place on Friday, January 3, 2014, at 11:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Leonard Street Church of Christ will be accepted.

Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.

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